Sterile Processing Tech
Sterile Processing Tech
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Job Description
Overview
Presbyterian is seeking a skilled Sterile Processing Tech for the Santa Fe Medical Center. In this role you will work under direct and indirect supervision by following approved infection control quality assurance and departmental policies and procedures.
You will also clean decontaminate disinfect and/or sterilize surgical instruments trays and packs and reusable medical devices for inpatient Nursing departments and PMG clinics. Being attentive to detail will you help you with inventory control restocks and distributing instruments and reusable medical equipment to the Operating Room. It should be noted you will works a majority of the time in a Sterile Processing Department cleaning preparing assembling sterilizing instruments and trays for the Operating Room.
Type of Opportunity: Full Time FTE: 1.0/ 40 hours per week
Work Schedule: Varied Days and Hours
How you grow learn and thrive matters here.
- Educational and career development options including tuition and certification reimbursement scholarship opportunities
- Shift differentials for nights and weekends
- Loan forgiveness through theNew Mexico Higher Education Department
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- One year experience in sterile processing environment hospital or clinic (medical or veterinary) preferred.
- Previous experience with handling of sterile supplies and/or instruments preferred.
- CRCST preferred.
Responsibilities
Adheres to handwashing requirements
Follows workflow patterns and standard precautions
Ensures sterility assurance and biological monitoring
Complies with dress code
Validates and maintains event-related protocols
Monitors disinfection and sterilization load parameters and records
Maintains inventory check sheets and equipment monitoring
Processes instrumentation according to instructions for use
Meets regulatory requirements for sterilization high-level disinfection and biological monitoring
Ensures employee competencies are documented
Accurately maintains daily records of all QA and sterilization functions
Complies with regulatory agency and Infection Control standards
Adheres to organizational and departmental policies and procedures
Properly dons and doffs personal protective equipment (PPE)
Inspects disassembles sorts cleans and processes reusable instrumentation and equipment
Selects and operates specialized cleaning equipment
Follows manufacturer recommendations for cleaning agents
Identifies inspects and assembles general and specialty instruments
Handles various power equipment laser and endoscopic instruments per specifications and manufacturer recommendations
Selects and prepares packaging materials for sterilization per manufacturer guidelines
Selects appropriate sterilization method
Maintains accurate sterilization records
Properly loads and unloads sterilization cart items
Verifies sterilization parameters before distribution
Demonstrates awareness of personal and work area safety at all times
Complies with facility safety policies and procedures including those for bloodborne pathogens and communicable diseases
Takes prompt corrective actions when hazards are identified (reporting or removing as appropriate)
Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills
Actively supports and contributes to teamwork in the workplace
Takes responsibility and is accountable for professional work ethics
Adheres to posted work schedules
Benefits
Were all about well-being starting with yours.
Presbyterian employees have access to a fun engaging and unique wellness program including free on-site and community-based gyms nutrition coaching and classes mindfulness and meditation resources wellness challenges and more.
Learn more about our employee benefits.
About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned not-for-profit healthcare system comprised of nine hospitals a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908 we are the states largest private employer with nearly 13000 employees - including more than 1200 providers and nearly 3500 nurses.
Our health plan serves more than 640000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.
AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
